November 6, 2018
- Stamford Transportation Center Parking Garage, Stamford
- The Windward Appartments, Bridgeport
- Willow Creek Apartments, Hartford
- Farnham Courts Phase 2b, New Haven
- Windham Intermodal Transportation Center, Windham
- NEW! East Hartford Veterans Terrace VT2, East Hartford
- NEW! West Haven Waterfront Development, West Haven
- NEW! Canaan Parish, New Canaan
- NEW! Manchester Water Department, Glastonbury Watermain Extension, Glastonbury
- NEW! 263 Migeon Ave, Torrington
"Scoping" is for projects in the earliest stages of planning. At the scoping stage, detailed information on a project's design, alternatives, and environmental impacts does not yet exist. Sponsoring agencies are asking for comments from other agencies and from the public as to the scope of alternatives and environmental impacts that should be considered for further study. Send your comments to the contact person listed for the project by the date indicated.
1. Notice of Scoping for the New Parking Garage at Stamford Transportation Center
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Stamford
Address of Possible Project Location: South State Street, Stamford
Project Description: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (Department) is proposing to construct a new parking garage for the Stamford Transportation Center (STC) on South Street in the City of Stamford. The proposed garage will be connected to the station via an enclosed pedestrian bridge over Washington Boulevard. The proposed project site is State of Connecticut property bounded of the south by Metro-North Railroad right-of-way, on the east by Washington Boulevard, on the west by the Rippowam River, and the north by I-95. The site is partially occupied by an existing surface parking lot for the STC.
The purpose of the proposed project is to replace the aging original garage structure (currently located at Station Place) with a low maintenance, long service life facility that meets the demand for State-owned commuter parking spaces located proximate to the STC. The needs for the project include:
- Addressing the poor condition and continued degradation of the original garage structure that have precipitated closing of two levels of the garage to traffic and parking;
- Satisfying existing commuter parking demands at the STC;
- Replacing the potential loss of private commuter parking supply for the STC with State-owned and maintained parking spaces that provide similar convenience and commuter amenity as the existing private parking facilities;
- Meeting customer expectations for availability, accessibility, and convenience of commuter parking accommodations of the STC; and
- Minimizing and managing commuter disruption and commuter parking impacts during the construction of the proposed parking garage.
The Department previously pursued a new parking project for the STC as part of a transit-oriented development (TOD). The current proposal is not a TOD project. Under this previous effort, the Department completed an Environmental Impact Evaluation in accordance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA) to evaluate and document the potential environmental impacts of the project and to outline recommended mitigation for those impacts. The EIE (dated August 2012) is available here for information. The Department issued a Record of Decision (ROD) in December 2012 and the Office of Policy and Management issued a Determination of Adequacy in January 2013. The ROD and Determination of Adequacy are available here.
As part of the current project effort, the Department is conducting a new early public scoping process in accordance with CEPA. A public scoping meeting will be conducted in conjunction with a public information meeting for the project.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: Wednesday, November 7, 2018
DATE: Wednesday, October 24, 2018
TIME: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Stamford Senior Center Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Stamford Government Center, 888 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
NOTES: The meeting facility is ADA accessible. Language assistance may be requested by contacting the Department’s Language Assistance Call Line at (860) 594-2243 at least five business days prior to the meeting. Persons with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.
Written comments should be sent to:
Name: | Ms. Kimberly Lesay - Transportation Assisstant Planning Director |
Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation, Bureau of Policy and Planning |
Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131 |
E-Mail: | dot.environmentalplanning@ct.gov |
Name: | Mr. John Wyskiel - Project Engineer |
Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation |
Address: | 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131 |
Phone: | (860) 594-3303 |
E-Mail: | John.Wyskiel@ct.gov |
Inquiries and requests to view and or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring State Agency:
Name: | Ms. Alice M. Sexton - Principal Attorney |
Agency: | Connecticut Department of Transportation - Office of Legal Services |
Address: |
P.O. Box 317546
2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131
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Phone: | (860) 594-3045 |
E-Mail: | Alice.Sexton@ct.gov |
2. Notice fo Scoping for The Windward Apartments (all phases)
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Bridgeport
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 400 Iranistane Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Project Description: The site is a 15-acre property split between 2 neighboring blocks in the South End neighborhood of Bridgeport, which housed Marina Village public housing complex, a 404-unit residential development, originally constructed circa 1950. At this time, demolition of the “Triangular Block” has been completed and the first phase of construction (60 units and healthcare facility of the triangular block was awarded 9% LIHTC in 2016. Construction is expects to start there Q1-2018. The second phase will consist of approximately 46 units ( on the triangular block). It is expected that 450 plus units will be constructed in total.
Project Maps: Click to view a location map of the project area. Click to view a site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: November 14th, 2018.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by October 23rd, 2018.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
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Inquiries and requests to view or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency. Contact:
Name: |
JaCinta “JC” Frazier |
Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: |
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Phone: |
Ph: 860-270-8129 |
3. Notice of Scoping for Willow Creek Apartments
Municipality where proposed project might be located: Hartford
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 421 Granby Street, Hartford CT
Project Description: The property is a 61-5-acre parcel in the Blue Hills neighborhood, which housed Bowles Park, a 59 building, 410 –unit residential development, originally constructed from 1949-1950. At this time demolition of Bowles Park has been completed and the first two phases of Willow Creek Apartments, totaling 105 units, are under construction, with lease-up underway for the first 62 units. A third phase of construction has been awarded funding and is anticipated to begin construction Q1-2019. The third phase will consist of 60 units. The intent is to submit a fourth phase for funding during 2018 9% LIHTC funding round. It is expected that 450+ units will be constructed in total.
Project Maps: Click here to view a location map of the project area. Click here to view a site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: November 14th, 2018.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by October 23rd, 2018.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
Maya.loewenberg@ct.gov |
Inquiries and requests to view or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency. Contact:
Name: |
JaCinta “JC” Frazier |
Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: |
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Phone: |
Ph: 860-270-8129 |
4. Notice of Scoping for Farnam Courts Phase 2b
Municipality where proposed project might be located: New Haven
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 165 Franklin Street, New Haven, CT 06511
Project Description: Phase 2B entails the construction of 66 townhouse style rental units containing 172 bedrooms on the former Farnam Courts site. This is the Phase 2 B of 3 phases and will occur in the vacant middle portion of the site. DOH has funded the first phase of Farnam Court which is completed and renting up. Demolition occurred during the first phase and 97 units are to be constructed in this phase. Total number of bedroom to be constructed is 450 bedrooms.
Project Maps: Click to view a location map of the project area. Click to view a site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: November 14th, 2018.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by October 23rd, 2018.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
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Name: |
JaCinta “JC” Frazier |
Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: |
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Phone: |
Ph: 860-270-8129 |
5. Notice of Scoping for Windham Intermodal Transportation Center
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: | Ryan Acosta |
Agency: | DECD - Office of Capital Projects |
Address: | 450 Columbus Boulevard 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 |
E-Mail: | Ryan.Acosta@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: | Ryan Acosta |
Agency: | DECD - Office of Capital Projects |
Address: | 450 Columbus Boulevard 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 |
E-Mail: | Ryan.Acosta@ct.gov |
6. Notice of Scoping for Veterans Terrace VT2
Municipality where proposed project might be located: East Hartford
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: VT1-34-57 Columbus Circle VT2-231,59 Columbus Circel &102 Columbus St.East Hartford, CT
Project Description: The property is is an existing 150 unit family development developed under the State Sponsored Housing Portfolio.VT1(45 units) the 1st phase was funded under the SSHP round. VT2 the final pahse at Veterans Terrace is the current project being submitted. The project includes the domoliton of 54 unitsdown to the foundation and the new construction of 54 untis. The attached site plan shows the phase liens. A phase 1, Phase II and Hazmats have been complted and batemetn of all identified hasmats as well as ADA compliance are part of the project.
Project Maps: Click here to view a location map of the project area. Click here to view a site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: December 4th, 2018.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by November 15th, 2018.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
Maya.loewenberg@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
Maya.loewenberg@ct.gov |
Phone: |
Inquiries and requests to view or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency. Contact:
Name: |
JaCinta “JC” Frazier |
Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: |
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Phone: |
Ph: 860-270-8129 |
7. Notice of Scoping for West Haven Waterfront Redevelopment Project
Municipality where proposed project might be located: West Haven
Address of Possible Project Location: Elm Street & Water Street
Project Description: The Department of Economic & Community Development is proposing to provide financial assistance to the City of West Haven to assist with traffic improvements along Elm Street and public waterfront access improvements near Water Street in support of a redevelopment project in the area. The City has been working diligently to support the project developer in order to create a unique upscale shopping experience along the coastline in West Haven.
The redevelopment project will consist of a upscale retail outlet shopping center with restaurants located between the shoreline and First Avenue from Elm Street to Main Street. The redevelopment area is approximately 25 acres consisting of 57 individual properties ranging from residential to commercial to former industrial. Water Street is expected to be abandoned and incorporated in the development site along with portions of Center Street, Richards Place and Main Street. The project is expected to include approximately 265,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space along with approximately 1,259 parking spaces and a waterfront pedestrian park within the Waterfront District. The buildings will be predominately located along First Avenue with some restaurant facilities near the shoreline. Roadway improvements such as new traffic signals for the development entrance and widening of Elm Street are also proposed.
Project Map: Click here to view a map of the project area.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: December 7, 2018
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by November 16, 2018.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to
Name: Vincent Lee
Agency: DECD - Office of Capital Projects
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: Vincent.Lee@ct.gov
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: Vincent Lee
Agency: DECD - Office of Capital Projects
Address: 450 Columbus Boulevard 4th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
E-Mail: Vincent.Lee@ct.gov
8. Notice of Scoping for Canaan Parish
Municipality where proposed project might be located: New Canaan
Addresses of Possible Project Locations: 186 Lakeview Avenue, New Canaan, CT 06840
Project Description: Cannan Parish was built in 1978 under the HUD section 8 Program. The property is owned by the Town of New Canaan. Heritage Housing, Inc. is the Project Manager. The 60 exsiting, affordable untis will be demolished. Two new builsings with 100 affordable unti swill be constructed. This is an increase of 40 affordable units. The area served by public water and sewer. The parking spaces will increase by 150 spots. The project is located less than half a mile from the train station.
Project Maps: Click here to view a location plan of the project area. Click here to view a site plan.
Written comments from the public are welcomed and will be accepted until the close of business on: December 4th, 2018.
Any person can ask the sponsoring agency to hold a Public Scoping Meeting by sending such a request to the address below. If a meeting is requested by 25 or more individuals, or by an association that represents 25 or more members, the sponsoring agency shall schedule a Public Scoping Meeting. Such requests must be made by November 15th, 2018.
Written comments and/or requests for a Public Scoping Meeting should be sent to:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
Maya.loewenberg@ct.gov |
If you have questions about the public meeting, or other questions about the scoping for this project, contact:
Name: |
Maya Loewenberg |
Agency: |
DECD on behalf of DOH |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 5, Hartford, CT 06103-1843 |
E-Mail: |
Maya.loewenberg@ct.gov |
Phone: |
Inquiries and requests to view or copy documents, pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, must be submitted to the sponsoring state agency. Contact:
Name: |
JaCinta “JC” Frazier |
Agency: |
Connecticut Department of Housing |
Address: |
505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106 |
E-Mail: |
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Phone: |
Ph: 860-270-8129 |
1. Post-Scoping Notice for the Manchester Water Department-Glastonbury Water Main Extension
Municipality where project will be located: Glastonbury
CEPA Determination: On September 18, 2018, the Department of Public Health (DPH) published a Notice of Scoping to solicit public comments for this project in the Environmental Monitor.
Based on the DPH’s environmental assessment of this project which includes comments provided by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) dated October 18, 2018, comments from the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) dated October 18, 2018 and correspondence from the DPH to OPM dated October 24, 2018, it has been determined that the project does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE) under CEPA. The DPH will coordinate with the Manchester Water Department and the Town of Glastonbury to ensure that the recommendations received during the Scoping period are implemented.
The agency's conclusion is documented in a Memorandum of Findings and Determination and an Environmental Assessment Summary.
If you have questions about the project, you can contact the agency at:
Name: |
Mr. Eric McPhee |
Agency: |
Department of Public Health
Drinking Water Section
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Address: |
410 Capitol Avenue, MS #12DWS
PO Box 340308
Hartford, CT 06134-0308
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Phone: |
860-509-7333 |
Fax: |
860-509-7359 |
E-Mail: |
dph.sourceprotection@ct.gov |
What happens next: The DPH expects the project to go forward. This is expected to be the final notice of the project to be published in the Environmental Monitor.
After Scoping, an agency that wishes to undertake an action that could significantly affect the environment must produce, for public review and comment, a detailed written evaluation of the expected environmental impacts. This is called an Environmental Impact Evaluation (EIE).
1. NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND TRANSFER for 263 MIGEON AVE, TORRINGTON, CT 06790
Commonly used name of property or other identifying information: N/A
Number of acres to be transferred: 0.78 Acres
Click to view map of property location
Description of Property
Below is some general information about the property. It should not be considered a complete description of the property and should not be relied upon for making decisions. If only a portion of a property is proposed for transfer, the description pertains only to the portion being transferred.
Brief Description of Historical and Current Uses:
Three story, masonry and wood frame house built in 1913. Historically used by the State of Connecticut as a group care home; currently not in use. Brick garage in rear of property.
The property to be transferred contains the following:
Structures: |
Buildings in use |
Buildings not in use |
No Structures |
Other Features: |
Wooded land |
Nonagricultural fields |
Active agriculture |
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Paved areas |
Ponds, streams, other water, wetlands |
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Water Supply: |
Public water supply |
On-site well |
Unknown |
Waste Disposal: |
Served by sewers |
On-site septic system |
Unknown |
Click to view parcel map of property
Click to view photographs of property
The property is in the following municipal zone:
Residential |
Industrial |
Commercial |
Institutional |
Other: |
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Not zoned |
Not known |
Special features of the property, if known: None
Value of property, if known: Unknown
Type of Sale or Transfer:
Sale or transfer of property in fee
Sale or transfer of partial interest in the property (such as an easement).
Proposed recipient, if known: Unknown
Proposed use by property recipient, if known: Unknown
The agency is proposing to transfer the property with the following restrictions on future uses:
If checked, the state is not currently proposing restrictions on future uses.
Reason the State of Connecticut is proposing to transfer this property: No longer meets the State's needs.
Comments from the public are welcome and will be accepted until the close of business on December 6, 2018.
Comments may include (but are not limited to) information you might have about significant natural resources or recreation resources on the property, as well as your recommendations for means to preserve such resources.
Written comments* should be sent to:
Name: |
Paul F. Hinsch |
Agency: |
Office of Policy and Management |
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Bureau of Assets Management |
Address: |
450 Capitol Avenue |
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Hartford, CT 06106-1379 |
E-Mail: |
*E-Mail submissions are preferred.
Send copies of comments to:
Name: |
Shane Mallory |
Agency: |
Department of Administrative Services |
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Leasing & Property Transfer Unit |
Address: |
450 Columbus Boulevard, Suite 1402 |
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Hartford, CT 06103 |
E-Mail: |
(Comments from state agencies must be on agency letterhead and signed by agency head. Scanned copies are preferred.)
To find out if this proposed transfer is the subject of further notices, check future editions of the Environmental Monitor. Sign up for e-alerts to receive a reminder e-mail on Environmental Monitor publication dates.
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